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This week: 52 new species found in Borneo, rare river dolphin declared extinct, giant dinosaur discovered, lizard has "virgin birth," Apocalypto tortures Maya history, and more.
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MORE ON THIS WEEK'S PODCAST
Headlines
• 52 New Species Found in Borneo, Report Announces (full story and photo)
• China's Rare River Dolphin Now Extinct, Experts Announce (read full story)
• Europe's "Biggest Dino" Discovered in Spain (full story and illustration)
• Virgin Birth Expected at Christmas—By Komodo Dragon (read full story)
Feature Interview
Zachary Hruby, archaeologist at the University of California, Riverside, explains where he thinks Mel Gibson's Maya film Apocalypto goes wrong (related video and news story).
Photos on the Radio
Matthew Lewis, WWF program officer for species conservation, tells the tale of a young Sumatran tiger caught on film smashing cameras in the jungle (see photo and video).
World Music Interview
Ken Stott, an ex-punk rocker from California, explains why he's now marrying Middle Eastern instruments with modern studio technology.
